• Oregon guard Damyean Dotson was named to the 2013 Kyle Macy Freshmen All-America Team, while Ducks' head coach Dana Altman is one of 10 finalists for the 2013 John McLendon National Coach of the Year Award it was announced by CollegeInsider.com.

• Todd Moore says it starts with a kick as he analyzes special team returns.

It's a lot of pressure for a first-time head coach. Apparently, though, it's not enough to send Helfrich into a fit of nervous tension."I love spring football," UO's former offensive coordinator said. "Spring football is the best time of year because you can prepare and you can see guys grow up."